My husband had seen Q'Bo on Instagram recently, and since I am Colombian we made a day trip out of…read moreit from our house in the western burbs of Chicago. Let me tell you, it was absolutely divine and worth the hour into the city and hour back home! We both had 3 empanadas because we were so excited to try them (and we had been starving ourselves all day to save up for the trip!). We had the mechada empanada, the chorizo & potato, and the plantain & cheese and they were all phenomenal. I have tried so many empanadas throughout the US, and these are by far the best and most authentic empanadas I have had outside of my trips home to Colombia. The sizes are extremely generous, and you will not be disappointed in the crispiness of the crust made from authentic masa de harina. Plus the sauces including the Colombian aji were chef's kiss!! Every sauce was incredibly tasty and reminded me so much of home! I am considering placing a catering order for empanadas for my daughter's birthday next year! For drinks, I had the passion fruit smoothie in water, as well as a pistachio latte with actual pistachio cream dripped onto the sides, and my husband had an horchata latte with condensed milk and cinnamon on top. All of the drinks were unique, made with detail and love, and of the highest quality. We didn't sample any of the pastries for our lunch visit, but they all looked beautiful, mouth-watering, fresh and were handmade by Lilly. We were lucky enough to talk to the owners for a bit, and they are just the two nicest people you will ever meet. I can't wait to bring my Colombian family here for the arepas and tostones, and look forwarding to supporting this amazing business! Stop by - Q'bo and it's latin flavors, welcoming vibes, and excellent ambiance and food are what makes Chicago such a special place to live and play.

The restaurant itself is bright, clean and lively with music playing in the background. The staff…read moreis very friendly, attentive and quick! The coffee is excellent I had a black cold brew Americano and it was perfect. My friend had the patacones with meat and pickled onions. I had 3 empanadas since I was very hungry and you will need to be starving like I was to eat them the portions are huge! If you are in the area and want good coffee and breakfast stop here!

ON POINT. Everything was great!…read more I got a Portobello Mushroom Benedict - it was savory and delicious. The potatoes were really tasty, the seasoning blend they use was really nice. The portion size was reasonable, I was able to make a large dent in it, and didn't need four naps after. Delicious iced coffee! Loved it. Got my eye on the breakfast tacos and other delights. Service was efficient and friendly - just great! The interior design is dreadful, looks like someone's elderly aunt's "country" kitchen. However, I did not come here for design tips, I came here, and will come back for the absolutely DELICIOUS brunch menu!!!!

We were in the area and decided to try this out. Looks like it could get busy but I guess it was a…read moreslower Saturday morning. We had the: French Toast flight - so good, worth coming back for - cajeta french toast is a winner breakfast chorizo avocado toast - disappointed in this as it only had a light shmear of avocado, the chorizo was just ok Breakfast tacos - was ok, would have preferred warm tortillas but maybe a breakfast tacos just isn't for me Regular coffee was charged more than the fresh squeezed orange juice which I was surprised at. Place was clean, service was quick & friendly. I would go back for the frenzy toast flight but overall underwhelmed by the food.

We got seated outside on the patio. The inside was busy at 11 am on a Saturday. The patio has a…read morenice roof with an attached fan. It was nice and quiet outside. The chicken and steak chilaquiles were delicious. We asked for steaks to be done medium, and they were! The chicken was seasoned well. The spinach and chicken crepe was big and stuffed with generous portions of chicken and plenty of greens on top. The potatoes were also seasoned but not just the typical salt and pepper. I wasn't sure what it was, but it was yummy. All dishes were big and could easily be shared. Pecan waffles had pecan bits mixed in the batter and were soft and huge. It gave waffle a nice flavor. Vampiro drink has beets, celery, carrot, apples, and oranges. The beet and celery flavor came through. I felt like there was a good balance; the apples didn't make it too sweet. The table water was lemon flavored. You could see the pulp floating around in the water jugs. A nice touch! I would come here again to try the other dishes, but I would also get the chilaquiles again. The service was excellent. They came by very regularly to refill coffees.

Food: 2.2/5. As a big fan of chilaquiles, I was excited to…read moretry Tiztal Cafe's chilaquiles after hearing theirs was one of the best in town. Maybe my expectations were too high, but I was very disappointed. The chilaquiles were disappointing and lacked flavor. Not pictured is my girlfriend's chicken chilaquiles. The chicken was bland - I don't think they seasoned it at all. It also looked bad - just one big white piece of chicken that looked like they just threw it on the grill with no thought. That's not chilaquiles, at least not in my book. I will not be coming back. Service: 2/5. Inattentive service.

Coffee was perfect. Food was perfect, and I mean every component on both plates we had was…read moredelicious. Hospitality unmatched in the area imho. Portion size/price/value - all perfect. Vibe was inviting, seating was comfy, and all the little details are clearly well thought out.

Came here just for a specialty coffee and was impressed by the staff's friendliness and warm…read morehospitality. The coffee was delicious and I will def be coming back soon.

Change of plans this morning ended up with us discovering this amazing gem of a brunch spot in…read moreLincoln square!!! My partner and I were headed to meet friends and realized we had the wrong date! So quickly pivoted to look for a brunch spot and Savanna came up as an option with some beautiful pictures of the food and positive reviews, so we said let's try it! It did not disappoint at all! I made a reservation just in case because on a Sunday you just never know. The hostess immediately greeted us and somehow knew it was me who made the reservation! The tables were fairly full so it was a good idea to reserve a spot just in case since it seems the locals know this is a go to breakfast spot with delicious food! We were seated right away and our server, Erick, came to greet us right away and took great care of us throughout the experience! My partner ordered the veggie skillet and added 4 eggs over easy and chicken sausage added. I had the waffle special with 2 eggs and chicken sausage. I'm notorious for not finishing my meals because the portions are just really huge usually. This breakfast was honestly perfect for me! I always love a good waffle but I only need half a waffle and that exactly what the meal provided with a dusting of powdered sugar! The maple chicken sausage was juicy and flavorful- delicious! We also both tried the Irish coffee and they were strong and a nice GOOD MORNING!! Wake up for us! :-) My partner loved the veggie skillet; the veggies were super fresh and sauted perfectly! I just have to shout out Erick for his outstanding customer service and attention. These days unfortunately customer service at restaurants is just not what it used to be! But Erick immediately treated us like old friends who were reuniting once again! So kind, easy going, and super attentive (but not in an uncomfortable hovering kind of way). Our food came out super fast also which was perfect because we were hungry! We smashed our food and left fully satisfied!! We learned that this is the original location for Savanna, and they actually have 3 other locations across the city!! We are definitely adding this to our list as a go to spot!!

This Was a Tough Review to Write…read more I had been looking forward to trying Savanna Restaurant at 4111 N. Lincoln Ave. for quite some time. I'd seen photos online, and everything looked incredible. I arrived on a beautiful day and decided to sit outside. The weather was perfect, and the experience started off strong. I was greeted by a wonderful waitress, grabbed a coffee, and waited for my dining companion. As the temperature dropped a bit, we moved inside, where the restaurant's interior was just as inviting. The space features lots of greenery and a warm atmosphere that fits the restaurant's theme well. Savanna has a large and varied menu, so deciding what to order wasn't easy. I ultimately chose the French Toast Combination, which came with French toast, eggs, breakfast potatoes, and turkey chorizo since there wasn't another non-pork breakfast meat option available. Unfortunately, this is where the experience became a bit mixed for me. While the presentation was nice, the food itself was just okay. The flavors felt somewhat muted, and nothing arrived particularly hot. The breakfast potatoes were the biggest disappointment, as they lacked the seasoning and freshness I was hoping for. My friend ordered the waffle and felt similarly, it was fine, but not especially memorable. That said, I'm willing to give Savanna another chance. Their menu is extensive, and it's entirely possible that I simply didn't order the dishes that best showcase what they do well. I've seen enough positive feedback and appealing menu items to believe there may be stronger options worth exploring. As Savanna continues to grow in popularity and expand, consistency becomes even more important. This visit felt a bit uneven, but I genuinely hope they continue to succeed because the atmosphere, service, and overall concept are all very appealing. For my first visit, I'd give Savanna: 3 out of 5 stars.

Loved Cafe con Leche!…read more I was looking for some really good, low key Mexican food in Logan Square and Cafe con Leche really fit the bill. We were there for dinner on Sunday night. It was busy, but we were sat immediately. On Sundays they have $6 sangrias which were delicious! I ordered a torta and my husband ordered enchiladas. Both were delicious.

It was a little crowded for brunch but the food was good. The service was fast - nothing…read morespectacular. I got the Chile quiles. It's family friendly and is big but seating is a little tight.

The vibe is good. Could use a bit more decoration. It has okay pricing. A good size slice of pie. A…read moregood choice of coffee. Located by the train station which is good. Cleanliness 6/10. Great staff. Make sure you see the free water dispenser before buying water!!! The French silk is amazing! And the coffee is really good. And the peanut butter pie.

I don't know if I'm gonna come back to this location again. I didn't get a hello or a can I help…read moreyou or are you looking for anything as I'm peeing into the different coolers looking for an item that wasn't actually in the big coolers it was in the pie cooler where I wouldn't have looked because I thought that was just for individual slices. When I asked if they had any of the individual chicken Popeyes, the woman just silently pointed toward the cooler that had the pie by the sliced pies in it and then when I got my couple items and was waiting there at the register, I waited for 30 to 60 seconds before she gained to come over and help me.

This place was surprisingly good. There are Korean chicken places popping up everywhere and I'm not…read moremad about it. This place has really good boba, is cute, and the food is great. I ordered a chicken sandwich. Did not come with fries so I had to order those on the side. I also ordered mango boba which was excellent. All in all a good time in a cute and surprisingly quiet place for a Sunday night meal.

Ambiance - minimalistic, pastel/yellow decorated interior, offers a couple tables inside, cute…read morestuffed animal on all the tables Service - wings/tenders are made to order so expect about a 10-15 min wait, 1 person working up front (takes orders, makes drinks, serves food) Food - although wings were super crispy, the plain was missing some flavor; spicy pork bibimbap (egg was overcooked, toppings on top were lacking some salt/flavor) Must get - coconut curry wings!